Lakeview
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $221K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 6.7/10
You've done comprehensive research, but I need to flag a critical issue: **the web research and recent sales data describe Lakeview, Michigan — a separate municipality in Montcalm County, roughly 48 miles north of Grand Rapids — not a neighborhood within Grand Rapids.**
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Tamarack Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeside Park: 7 min walk
- Tamarack Lake: 9 min walk
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$221K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Lakeview
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,500/mo
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11 homes sold in Lakeview this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Alley Cat Bar & Grill Inc
Village Kupps
Lakeside Park
Unnamed playground
Tamarack Lake
Crime in Lakeview is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lakeview home (around $221,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,490 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,490/mo | $39,727 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,715/mo | $45,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,790/mo | $47,741 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$180K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$90K
Median
Local Government · area-wide
Cato Township
unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,378 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Cato · Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Lakeview are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Little China
Restaurant
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Village Kupps
Café
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about Lakeview
- What do homes cost in Lakeview?
- The median home value in Lakeview is about $221,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakeview housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Lakeview right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakeview?
- Lakeview is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Lakeview walkable?
- Lakeview scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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